2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 226 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
Model | Vanquish | IS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 15.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |